Universal Gravitation Quiz

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Question
Drag each item to indicate whether it is related to Aristotle's or Ptolemy's model of the solar system, or to both. Some items may be used twice.(2 points)
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Aristotle's Model Ptolemy's model

Planets fixed on epicycles
geocentric
planets fixed on nested spheres
accurately the positions of the planets

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Here's how to categorize the items related to Aristotle's and Ptolemy's models of the solar system:

Aristotle's Model:

  • geocentric
  • planets fixed on nested spheres

Ptolemy's Model:

  • planets fixed on epicycles
  • accurately the positions of the planets

You can drag these items to the appropriate categories accordingly.